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Pergament — meaning in English

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English meaning

parchment noun A writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.

Senses

Pergament is used for these senses in English:

parchment A document made on such material.
parchment Stiff paper imitating that material.

parchment — full definition

noun A writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.
noun A document, especially an official or ceremonial one, written on such material.
noun A pale, tan-cream colour resembling aged parchment paper.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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